Popping Noise when turning right

[ramz]

I'm getting this soft popping noise from the front end when I turn right. I recently tighten up everything in the front but it has come back. This has stumped me for the couple weeks and cannot figure out what it is.

Any thoughts.

Thanks in advance!

[cfan10]

maybe, tie-rods

[motornut]

4X4 or 4X2....year ,type etc ?

[ramz]

4x2

[old Rusty C10]

does it happen while braking and turnign right? check the caliper and its mounts check the wheel bearings

[ramz]

Not while braking but while turning... i can jerk the steering wheel to the right and hear it...
The wheels dont seem to have play in them...it doesnt sway to either side while driving

[Axle]

Full lock? If so, your probably hitting the steering stop, put a finger of grease on it.

Alex.

[billybobjimmyjoejack]

You might check all of your grease-able joints I have had what seems to be the same problem as you, all it took was a little grease. If the joints are worn out no amount of grease will help, so you will have to replace them.

[cableguy0]

Jack up the front of the truck. Put jackstands under the outer ends of the control arms under the ball joint. Set the truck down on the stands. Now grab the tire and 12 and 6 oclock. Push it back and forth. Another set of eyes to watch for what has play is very helpful. If you feel play up and down its likely a ball joint. Grab the wheel at 9 and 3 oclock and move it back and forth. It will clunk or have a bit of slop. This movement can come from either the idler arm,tie rods or the steering box. A loose wheel bearing will have movement in all directions. If you dont put the jackstands under the control arms before you shake the front end the coil springs will put tension on the ball joints and you wont be able to feel any play.

[ramz]

Was sitting the truck today and noticed something. When I had my foot on the brake it would make the noise. When I had my foot off it didnt. Keep in mind this is when I'm parked. It runs make the noise when driving and turning right or left.
Stumped....

[stroker87]

Originally Posted by ramz

Was sitting the truck today and noticed something. When I had my foot on the brake it would make the noise. When I had my foot off it didnt. Keep in mind this is when I'm parked. It runs make the noise when driving and turning right or left.
Stumped....

if its making the noise while your park with your foot on the brake i would check the calipers and pads and go from there, sit by the wheels and have some one push the brake peddle see if you can track it down better

[Hulk Will Smash]

Mine was making a popping noise and ultimately the rear pivot point of the right lower control arm failed completely. I'd look for cracks in the arms as well just to be safe...
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[stroker87]

now that I think about it my 87 after I lowered it some how the aliment shims fell out and the upper A arm got loose and was making a "clink" sound when ever I was backing up

Hulk Will Smash, good call!

[Hulk Will Smash]

Mine started with a pop, then grew to a clunk and finished with a very loud scrapeing sound!
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[ramz]

Another funny story to this... no noise this morning... go figure!